Adrian Chiles shares his love of a particular wooden spoon with Guardian readers
Adrian Chiles shares his dislike of private swimming pools with Guardian readers
A couple more contenders. The wooden spoon oneβs a particular βfavouriteβ.
Yup. I got a new one a few years ago, bloody uncomfortable compared to a modern day Fizik.
No, itβs not 1980 anymore (when I upgraded the Brooks for a Sella Italia Turbo).
A bike propped against a tree, opposite a picnic table with a bap & a coffee
Late lunch in #WindsorGreatPark.
Isaac Asimov book from the Netherlands by Dick βMiffyβ Bruna
If you see this, post a robot.
Vintage Dymo machine with some printed tape reading βcharity shopβ.
Where I got my Dymo machine.
Close up of hi-fi rack, showing a Stereolab fridge magnet & some Dymo tape
Letβs hear it for Dymo tape!
Wow, having all sorts of flashbacks triggered by that cover.
Canβt afford to use the pump? Blame Trump.
Banks of the Jubilee River, with graffiti on bricks reading βPunks Not Deadβ
News just in from #Slough*: #PunksNotDead
Good to know, but howβs #Shoegazing doing?
*Just a Chelsea bootβs throw from Upton Court Park
Not around these parts (Thames Valley). But you could send parcels by train.
Had a walk along the prom & met some hells angels.
South London Press STREATHAM: SPANISH SPEAKING PARROT ON THE LOOSE
Answers to the name El Squawko.
Triking on the streets of Eton
One of those annoying slow punctures - is it better to keep getting off to pump, or bite the bullet & change the tube?
Groups 1 & 2 come together on the playing fields of Eton
Group 1 puddle dodging in Eton
Despite the grotty weather (what happened to the nice stuff?!), we had a good turn out for our Easy Level 1 ride across to Eton. Itβs all about being prepared for the weather &, inevitable, punctures at this time of year.
NB Next weekβs Moderate Level 2 starts & finishes at Windsor & Eton Brewery.
"How Soon Is Now In A Minute?" is a song by Welsh rock band βThe Jonsesβ, written by singer Morysy, it was originally a B-side of the 1984 single of βMeat Is Merthyrβ.
Our route, apart from Mill Lane in Clewer, its car free
Enjoying spring on the Jubilee River path
Our Level 1 rides are really accessible
Not ready for the ride yet? Come in & get your bike fixed
On Saturday itβs an Easy Level 1 Guided Ride, for inexperienced cyclists, from @theswanclewer.bsky.social at 11am. A traffic free 7 mile loop around Eton, Slough & the Jubilee River. Please book the ride by Friday, so we can expect you. Same link to pre-book Bike Kitchen repairs: bit.ly/49VSkq2
By all accounts theyβre looking for a new face for the prizes.
That suitcase & the dartboard are excellent! I like the decanter too.
The Long Man of Wilmington
Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline.
Nope, horrible stuff.
A colourful cartoon poster advertising holidays in North Wales. The poster features a man and woman canoeing in the foreground, with a green train in the background. Behind them are illustrations of Conwy Castle, Snowdonia, and other Welsh landmarks. The text reads "NORTH WALES" in bold letters, with the tagline "UNSURPASSED IN THE VARIETY OF ITS HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONSβYOU GET THERE QUICKLY BY TRAIN" at the bottom. British Railways logo is also present.
For St. David's Day, presenting this delightful British Railways poster from 1963 promoting holidays in North Wales, with artwork by Reginald Lander. "Unsurpassed in its variety" and "you get there quickly by train", it boasts. It still is, and you still can π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
Bright and breezy illustration of three daffodils painted on a simple, grey background
St David's Day
Dydd GΕ΅yl Dewi
Artist: H Woolley (1954)
Windsor Cycle Hub jumps back on the Twin Peaks bandwagon - but did we ever get off of it?
Next monthβs Level 4 Guided Ride?
"Harry, I have no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange".
MBVβs βSoonβ 12β remix by Andy Weatherall, on a Technics turntable
Snap!
Group 1 take a breather outside Hedsor Park
Groups 2 & 3 gather for a photo (somewhere?!)
These guys can ride tandem!
Groups 1 & 3 gather for a photo op at Boulterβs Lock. Group 2 sneaked past us
Wow! The biggest Advanced Level 4 guided ride in our almost 5 year history. It was off towards Clivedon, Hedsor, Cookham, Boulterβs Lock etc. The weather behaved itself, which was nice. Back to @theswanclewer.bsky.social for a drink afterwards.
See you next week for an Easy Level 1 ride.
Or is it Windsor Cycle Hub nr. White Waltham?
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adultsβRachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebeβliving in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
The fleas dressed as Mexican peasants are one of the many highlights.
A Thickhead, in Tring
Things started getting personal when they named the next one.
BTW, Tringβs museum of stuffed creatures is highly recommended.
Gang-gang cockatoo
Superb Blue Wren
Splendid Blue Wren
Andean Cock of the Rock
Theyβve got some strong contenders for that title in NHM Tring.
My mate Andyβs known as BCO, or Barrel Chested Oaf when weβre cross with him.
